Stealth aircraft that were in Israel returned to US
The US military today relocated the squadron of stealth aircraft that had been stationed at Ovda Air Base back to the United States. The 12 F-22 aircraft that were withdrawn arrived in Israel in February…
Assessment
The departure of the F-22 squadron from Ovda Air Base marks the end of a five-month deployment that included direct combat involvement alongside Israeli forces against Iran. The withdrawal signals a shift in US force posture in the region, though the aircraft's participation in Operation Lion's Roar underscores the depth of operational coordination between the two militaries. The stopover in Britain suggests a deliberate, measured transit rather than an urgent redeployment.